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Kalen DeBoer talks offensive line, penalties and more after USF win

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September 8, 2024

Kalen DeBoer talks offensive line, penalties and more after USF win

Alabama football pulled off the closest 42-16 victory in football history on Saturday, beating South Florida in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide played poorly for most of the way, only pulling away late in the fourth quarter, on the night the field was named for Nick Saban.

Many of the problems stemmed from penalties and poor offensive line play for Alabama. The Crimson Tide will be back in action next week at Wisconsin.

After the game, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is set to chat with local reporters in Tuscaloosa. Follow along here for live updates once DeBoer takes to the microphone.

— DeBoer starts out by tipping his cap to USF. Says there’s a list of things the Crimson Tide has to clean up going forward. Says he told the team in the locker room that it should learn the lessons from what went right late in the game.

— Says Alabama players need to do better job preventing fumbles. Says he’s excited for the challenge going forward and teams “need games like this.”

— Asked what the Tide does in practice to eliminate turnovers. DeBoer says UA works on that heavily on Tuesdays. Says its a point of emphasis every week, and players need to learn to tuck the ball away better while making big plays.

— Asked about not playing Elijah Pritchett until late. DeBoer says Tide was trying to rest him due to minor injury. Says Alabama should be in better shape offensive-line wise for next week’s game in Madison.

— Question is what he saw late when game turned in Tide’s favor. Says Alabama has to learn lessons about avoiding penalties. Credits Alabama being less sloppy for the turnaround. Says Tide didn’t have to sustain drives last week against Western Kentucky, and that will be key going forward.

— Asked how often he gets heated with the officials. Said he understands game getting called tight, and he was just trying to make sure everybody was held accountable. Acknowledges that most of the calls were right.

— DeBoer is asked about Jam Miller’s passion at running back. Says Miller is usually quiet, but gets amped up in big moments for games. Praises Miller’s running ability, particularly on his late touchdown.

— Asked about young players like Ryan Williams and Jaylen Mbakwe making big plays late. Says Alabama’s foundation is older players who have been in the program. Says he loved Jalen Milroe’s confidence to make big throw to Williams on a hitch that led to a touchdown. Praises Mbakwe’s confidence as well.

— Questioned about Tyler Booker’s play at left tackle and if not having him at guard limited Alabama in run game. Says Alabama wasn’t on same page with certain things, but Booker provides impact wherever he’s playing, and he was confident in Booker’s ability at tackle.

— Says Cole Adams had an arm injury and Alabama will need to evaluate going forward.

— Asked what solid finish said about Crimson Tide. Says he’ll never question Alabama’s want-to. Says there were players straining to make plays, sometimes too much. Says Alabama should have less of that, more just “staying in the fight.” Says he’s proud of late effort.

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Alabama football vs South Florida score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 2 game

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September 7, 2024

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Alabama football vs South Florida score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 2 game

No. 4 Alabama football hosts South Florida in Week 2 of college football action at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

The Crimson Tide is coming off of a 63-0 season-opening win in Kalen DeBoer’s first game as Alabama’s head coach. Now, it looks to start 2-0 in its final home game before opening SEC play at home vs. No. 1 Georgia on Sept. 28.

Alabama has plans to honor former coach Nick Saban prior to kickoff Saturday with pregame and halftime celebrations.

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Alabama football vs South Florida time today

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
Time: 6:05 p.m. CT
Location: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

What channel is Alabama football vs South Florida game on today?

TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network on Sirius/XM 111 or 192

Alabama vs. South Florida will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Joe Tessitore will call the play-by-play, and Jesse Palmer will serve as the analyst with Katie George reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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Alabama football vs South Florida history

Series record: Alabama leads 2-0
Alabama’s last win: Alabama 17, South Florida 3 (Sept. 16, 2023)

Alabama football vs South Florida predictions

Alabama has made it clear it looks to leave last year’s game against the Bulls in the past, and it should have no issue handling South Florida on Saturday. It will be the Crimson Tide’s final home game before it opens SEC play on Sept. 28 vs. No. 1 Georgia.

Final score prediction: Alabama 42, South Florida 10

Alabama football vs South Florida injury updates

Left tackle Kadyn Proctor seems to be a game-time decision for Alabama. Defensive back Da’Shawn Jones should be good to go after being banged up a bit following the win over Western Kentucky.

Alabama football vs South Florida weather update

Weather in Tuscaloosa includes a high of 84 and a low of 58 on Saturday with a 15% chance of rain. Around kick off, temperatures are expected to be 85 degrees.

Alabama football 2024 schedule

All times Central.

Saturday, Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
Saturday, Sept. 7: Alabama vs. South Florida | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 14: Alabama at Wisconsin | 11 a.m. | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 21: Off
Saturday, Sept. 28: Alabama vs. No. 1 Georgia | 6:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)*
Saturday, Oct. 5: Alabama at Vanderbilt*
Saturday, Oct. 12: Alabama vs. South Carolina | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
Saturday, Oct. 19: Alabama at No. 15 Tennessee*
Saturday, Oct. 26: Alabama vs. No. 11 Missouri*
Saturday, Nov. 2: Off
Saturday, Nov. 9: Alabama at No. 12 LSU*
Saturday, Nov. 16: Alabama vs. Mercer | 1 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network+
Saturday, Nov. 23: Alabama at No. 16 Oklahoma*
Saturday, Nov. 30: Alabama vs. Auburn*

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South Florida football 2024 schedule

Saturday, Aug. 31: South Florida 48, Betune-Cookman 3
Saturday, Sept. 7: South Florida at Alabama
Saturday, Sept. 14: South Florida at Southern Mississippi
Saturday, Sept. 21: South Florida vs. Miami
Saturday, Sept. 28: South Florida at Tulane
Friday, Oct. 11: South Florida vs. Memphis
Saturday, Oct. 19: South Florida vs. UAB
Friday, Nov. 1: South Florida at Florida Atlantic
Saturday, Nov. 9: South Florida vs. Navy
Saturday, Nov. 16: South Florida at Charlotte
Saturday, Nov. 23: South Florida vs. Tulsa
Friday, Nov. 29: South Florida at Rice

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5 Takeways from Week 3 of Alabama high school football

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September 7, 2024

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5 Takeways from Week 3 of Alabama high school football

“Oh, what a night!”

That lyric from the great Four Seasons tune referred to a special night in December, 1963, but it applies nicely to Alabama high school football on an early September night in 2024.

McKenzie and Elba set the AHSAA state record for the most points in a game, as McKenzie prevailed, 80-78, as McKenzie proved itself as a legitmate state championship contender.

Here are our 5 Takeaways from Friday’s high school football schedule in Alabama.

James Clemens had a tough task on Friday night. It hosted Bob Jones which had started the season red hot with an explosive offense. James Clemens, which has won 7A Region 4 four out of the last six years, had its hands full. What followed was an excellent football game with James Clemens winning, 34-31.

The Jets had a back and forth contest with the Patriots, but it all boiled down to a 44-yard field goal attempt for the Patriots to send the game to overtime. The Jets had different plans and blocked the field goal. The Jets have once again put themselves in the driver seat for another region title.

The Rebels from Reeltown started the season on statewide television on WOTM with their matchup drawing the TR Miller Tigers. Multiple turnovers and special teams lapses later the Rebels fell 28-7 in a game that made many people wonder how good Reeltown could be. Last week they showed everyone that it was just a bad night as they played #2 Trinity in 3A and won 20-3. Then this week in a region matchup they rolled Horseshoe Bend 61-0. Reeltown will have another region test next week with Ranburne coming in, who they have not played since 2019. With a win, Reeltown will put themselves firmly in the conversation for another region title.

Auburn had its first real test of the 2024 season with its arch-rival the Opelika Bulldogs. Opelika had already had a test and passed with a victory over Benjamin Russell in Week 1. One of the biggest rivalries in the state took place for the 99th time, at Auburn and the two teams battled throughout the whole night.

Anytime one team would score, the other team would respond. It truly was back-and-forth until Auburn finally got a stop and got the victory. These two have had some very close battles, but the Tigers have gotten the best of Opelika these last few years. The last time Opelika beat Auburn was in 2019 in a 21-13 victory in Opelika. Auburn now leads the all-time series 49-47-3. Opelika will likely have to wait till next year for another chance at their rival.

Auburn holds off Opelica, wins 99th meeting between Alabama rivals

Piedmont had a rare down season last year. After a lot of injuries and a new coach in 2023, a lot of people around the state wondered if this would be the year the Bulldogs would return to their title winning ways. While there is still a long way to go before the state title game, Piedmont has shown they have returned to being a 3A powerhouse, beating Cherokee County, a 4A power in their own right, on Friday night.

Piedmont has dominated its first two region games and, with one look at its schedule, it is very likely Piedmont rolls into the postseason with a 10-0 record. The Bulldogs will be a force come playoff time this season.

McKenzie had flew under the radar for even some of the most well researched fans and media members before the season. It started the season off with two comfortable wins over of pair 3A teams, Wilcox Central,and Prattville Christian, but it was still hard to determine if McKenzie was that good, or if their competition was just lackluster.

That changed Friday night, going on the road to face the third-ranked in Class 1A, Elba, in a big region match-up. Elba had not lost on its home field against another 1A opponent since the 2022 AHSAA playoffs.

McKenzie proved all of the doubters wrong going on the road and playing in what is now the highest scoring game in AHSAA history with a 80-78 four overtime victory over Elba. McKenzie won’t be able to celebrate for long, as Georgiana will be coming into town next week, who finished second in the region last season and is highly respected in 1A squad. But McKenzie put the state on notice, as it certainly has the offense to play with anyone in the state.

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Alabama woman pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice

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September 7, 2024

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Alabama woman pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice

Birmingham, Alabama — When those blue lights appeared in the rearview mirror of her car about two years ago, then 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge knew she had done the wrong thing at the wrong place and time. But that all changed after she spoke to the trooper who pulled her over.

“I think it was the right person, right time, and the right words said,” Rutledge said.

She told J.T. Brown — the Alabama state trooper who pulled her over in August 2022 for speeding — that she couldn’t afford a ticket. She was broke and in a dead-end job.

“And I told her, I said, ‘Well, how about we talk about it then,’” Brown told CBS News.

Rutledge said their conversation “went on for about” 10 to 15 minutes, “just talking about different career paths.”

Their conclusion was that Rutledge would make a great nurse. So Brown let her off with just a warning. And on it he wrote, “Promise me you’ll go to scrub or nursing school, and slow down, and I won’t give you a ticket.”

However, Brown said he “never” imagined that she would take it as seriously as she did.

“As soon as he left, and as soon as I got to where I was going, I started pushing myself toward that career,” Rutledge said. “And now I’m here.”

Rutledge graduated last month from the two-year surgical technology program at Bevill State Community College in Jasper, Alabama.

She now works as a surgical technician at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. She says she loves her new job and gives full credit to Brown, who attended her graduation.

“I wanted him to see the impression he made on me,” Rutledge said. “Five minutes talking to anybody, even if you don’t know them, can make the largest impact of their life, ever…You never know when it could happen.”

Brown went above and beyond asking for license and registration when he provided guidance and motivation to Rutledge. By taking the advice written on that warning, Rutledge not only helped herself, but she also returned the exact same favor.

“She made my entire career worth it,” Brown said.

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